JimBob
01-18-2008, 04:13 PM
Former Tulsa Driller Matt Holliday and Rockies agree to $23 million, 2-year contract
By Associated Press
1/18/2008 12:16 PM
Last Modified: 1/18/2008 12:16 PM
DENVER -- National League MVP runner-up Matt Holliday agreed Friday to a $23 million, two-year contract Friday with the Colorado Rockies that avoided arbitration.
Holliday hit .340 last season with 36 homers and 137 RBIs, helping the Rockies to their first pennant. He finished a close second to Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies in the MVP balloting.
After making $4.4 million last season, Holliday gets $9.5 million this year and $13.5 million in 2009.
Colorado outfielder Willy Taveras agreed to a one-year deal worth $1,975,000. Taveras can make $150,000 in performance bonuses; $50,000 each for 500, 550 and 600 plate appearances.
By Associated Press
1/18/2008 12:16 PM
Last Modified: 1/18/2008 12:16 PM
DENVER -- National League MVP runner-up Matt Holliday agreed Friday to a $23 million, two-year contract Friday with the Colorado Rockies that avoided arbitration.
Holliday hit .340 last season with 36 homers and 137 RBIs, helping the Rockies to their first pennant. He finished a close second to Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies in the MVP balloting.
After making $4.4 million last season, Holliday gets $9.5 million this year and $13.5 million in 2009.
Colorado outfielder Willy Taveras agreed to a one-year deal worth $1,975,000. Taveras can make $150,000 in performance bonuses; $50,000 each for 500, 550 and 600 plate appearances.